This movie was quite a positive surprise!
I had expected a modern version in the style of the 1993 original series, just with the advanced CGI technology of the 21st century. While the original still holds an iconic status among fans, it was pretty ridiculous at the same time (which is probably a reason for it being so iconic ;-) ), and I'm happy to say that the new movie is a lot more serious. Not serious in the way of "nothing to laugh", there are plenty of jokes, mostly good ones actually. They simply left out things like the exaggerated ninja poses, Rita's shrieking laughs, and Bulk & Skull.
Also, the movie shows us a lot more of the heroes' character backgrounds. Instead of being the most popular gymnasts and martial arts champions in the high school, the five each have their own personal problems to deal with, and some of them are not even popular at all to begin with.
I love how their characters have more depths than in the series and how they develop along with the storyline. It's not just an action movie with a lot of fighting, on the contrary. Way more than half the movie deals with the five developing their characters, learning, accepting, and some very nice bonding moments.
The actors are perfect for their roles, really. I needed some time to get used to Kimberly with dark hair because I kept mixing her up with Triny at first, but the dark hair really suits her. Concerning Billy, I was a bit sceptical when I saw they had casted a black actor and also seemed to have made Billy the comic relief. I don't like it when Black people are only casted to be made fun of, but luckily, Billy has some amazing character traits which make him an important piece of the story.
I must admit I've really enjoyed this movie, and I'm looking forward to the sequel.
I had expected a modern version in the style of the 1993 original series, just with the advanced CGI technology of the 21st century. While the original still holds an iconic status among fans, it was pretty ridiculous at the same time (which is probably a reason for it being so iconic ;-) ), and I'm happy to say that the new movie is a lot more serious. Not serious in the way of "nothing to laugh", there are plenty of jokes, mostly good ones actually. They simply left out things like the exaggerated ninja poses, Rita's shrieking laughs, and Bulk & Skull.
Also, the movie shows us a lot more of the heroes' character backgrounds. Instead of being the most popular gymnasts and martial arts champions in the high school, the five each have their own personal problems to deal with, and some of them are not even popular at all to begin with.
I love how their characters have more depths than in the series and how they develop along with the storyline. It's not just an action movie with a lot of fighting, on the contrary. Way more than half the movie deals with the five developing their characters, learning, accepting, and some very nice bonding moments.
The actors are perfect for their roles, really. I needed some time to get used to Kimberly with dark hair because I kept mixing her up with Triny at first, but the dark hair really suits her. Concerning Billy, I was a bit sceptical when I saw they had casted a black actor and also seemed to have made Billy the comic relief. I don't like it when Black people are only casted to be made fun of, but luckily, Billy has some amazing character traits which make him an important piece of the story.
I must admit I've really enjoyed this movie, and I'm looking forward to the sequel.